Rock A Boom is my favourite independent music shop in Leicester. It is located in ST. Martin's…read moresquare which is about 5 minutes away from Highcross shopping centre - Firebug bar and McDonalds are nearby. Rock A Boom is only a small shop and can't compete with HMV for sheer physical space. What it can offer though is very good value on cd's and a small selection of vinyl. They cater to alternative music fans, so you can find some right gems searching through the racks on everything from punk rock to drum 'n' bass. The reason I come back here is because the staff are incredibly friendly and chatty. I don't just come here to buy a record, I come here to have a natter. The attendant will often talk to me about what he's been listening to and recommend things to try. This is the sort of banter and experience you just can't get at bigger corporate record stores.

A Leicester institution, and rightly so. For those looking away from the mainstream for their…read moremusical thrills, this is the best little shop in the city, jam packed with musical obscurities and latest releases. The staff know their stuff, and you can get gig tickets for anything that's going on in Leicester, which is extremely handy. Prices were a little on the steep side before, but I have been informed that they're now extremely competitive. Plus, with certain albums, they occasionally give away free posters and stuff too. Lovely.

With an unparalleled selection of vinyl and DJ toys, Seismic has grown to become one of the best…read morerecord shops in the whole country - even the Observer says so! Situated sneakily above Kong, a lovely fashion store in its own right, staff are always friendly and extremely knowledgeable. As it is mail order too there is an almost exhaustive selection of DnB, Breaks, House, Hip Hop etc vinyl with loads of rareties and white labels to discover! The shop itself is bright, comfortable and the perfect way to waste away an afternoon. Unmissable for DJ's

Fantastic selection of records, the owner is extremely friendly and helpful. If there is a record…read moreyou want that isn't in stock, he will order it in for you. Pricing is also very competitive.

Amazing store with amazing selections! You never know what you're gonna find! The staff are…read morefriendly, knowledgeable and know exactly what they're talking about if you ask for help! Love bunch of people and the store is always in top shape! Amazing prices too! Their collection of vinyl is vast and spans across so many genres! Overall an amazing store and worth stopping by!

From the owner: Independent vinyl store at FarGo village Coventry. Buys and…read moreSells Vinyl.

If you want good, old-fashioned service at a good, old-fashioned, family store, you've come to the…read moreright place! But as its name suggests, Funky Monkey's anything but tired and fusty in its range. This gorgeous, quaint store, reminiscent of something out of Charles Dickens, is full of beautifully crafted musical instruments and accessories. You'll find anything from violins and mandolins to guitars, amps and music books galore. Discover your inner rockstar (or classical musician) and step inside!

an old style `vinyl` `cd` etc. record store…read more plenty of stock ., including old rare OOP issues. excellent prices. best buy last visit : FAUST `the faust tapes` original issue great condition £10.00 sorted!!! run by experienced `owner` [craggy 60`s london hippy `pink floyd` lovin ex gardner and 70`s fan] beat that if you will!!! NOTE : Change of ownership from easter 2011 ., New owner from York ., and [by all accounts] into Metal Particularly [old and new] AND Will bring to the shop c.2000 of his own stock.Plus will be selling `instruments & associated gear to. established some 20+ years now. ALSO : beach [north parade] 800 metres Also : excellent fish&chips cafe `seaview fisheries` Pub on corner usually has a `real ale` on tap to.

Pendulum records are located on Stamford high street and easy to find in the town. It is a music…read moreshop which sells a wide variety of media; it reminds me of a traditional record shop from years ago. They sell a wide range of vinyl records as well as all the latest CD's. I have found I have been able to buy some of the harder to get hold of CD's there that I have not been able to buy elsewhere. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Their prices may be slightly higher than the supermarkets but you do have the benefit of being able to buy on the high street. They also sell a selection of DVD's and posters. Hopefully this store will continue to be supported and will stay on the high street.

it does not exist anymore do not go…read moreclosed down

This is probably one of the best music shops inthe UK never mind in the area. Not only does it…read moreoffer an amazing array of instruments they also offer music tuition. The staff are superbly helpful and can offer a thoroughly professional service. As well as their bricks and mortar shop here in Kettering they have an internet store for those of you unlucky enough to be able to pop in.

this shop is and has to be the best in kettering i agree with the other quote, i have ordered…read morenumerous amounts of items on the internet and in store and not had any problems at all. low priced or if not they are happy to work something out for you, i love this shop and as i am very much into music i shop in here all the time. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FREINDLY!! :)

In the age of digital music, internet shopping and supermarkets undercutting everybody there will…read morealways be a place for an independent record store where you can guarantee the staff know there stuff, can make recommendations, get you hard to find Record Store Day vinyl without the need to trek to Rough Trade in London. If you like your Punk, Metal, Emo, Screamo, Hardcore and any other sub-genre of this ilk you can think of then you need to visit this little store tucked away in the Oasis centre. Rich at Ignite has been a long time face on the music scene in Brum. He champions local bands and puts out his own releases through his own indie label Speedowax. As a long time customer from his days working at Tempest before embarking on his own little operation he can soon help you part with your money as he soon gets to know your musical tastes and he caters to his customers. Support your local independent sellers, and sometimes it may cost you a pound more but its a shiny, actual object you can touch and read the lyrics and see pretty artwork and have in your hands there and then, knowing its been stocked with love and attention just for you.

Dropping in to ignite is always a pleasure to have a catch up with Rich and check for any new…read morestock. Having been a regular for many years of both tempest and ignite dealing with Rich is always great, he learns your taste in music and the specific bands you like, from which he will always find a new recommendation for you, specialising in all forms of alternative music. Rich is always happy to try and order those rare to find, limited editions and imports you can't get on the high street. Anything he does have in stock he will happily play for you to get an idea if it's up your street! Vinyl is a speciality at ignite with promising stock for every record day as well, he even recently took part in the first tape day stocking a limited number of new and re-release tape albums and EPs. Rich also runs a local record label Speedowax with which he helps promote and sell new and upcoming talent! I would always recommend shopping here for music over highstreet stores (support your local businesses!) even though some purchases may cost an extra pound or two, you may find some real talent you would otherwise never be exposed to...